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Strong film slate, FIFA screenings help boost Cineplex's Q2 results
August 11, 2026 - 12:40 PM

TORONTO — A strong film slate and theatre presentations of FIFA World Cup matches helped Cineplex Inc. swing to a profit in its most recent quarter.
Blues 'enthusiast' Morgan Freeman's album covers 100 years of the genre
August 11, 2026 - 4:22 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.
Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
August 10, 2026 - 6:05 PM

Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
August 10, 2026 - 2:53 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set a new high for the director.
Whitney Houston's new No. 1s album, first-ever Barbie, Clive Davis and more: A Q&A with Pat Houston
August 08, 2026 - 3:04 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — It was four decades ago next year that Whitney Houston released “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” a timeless hit in a career made up of them. And it is just one of her 11 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, all of which have been compiled into a new album, “WH1TNEY,” released Friday.
John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into 'Cathedral' graphic novel and album
August 06, 2026 - 4:05 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Carpenter has often collaborated with those closest to him throughout his career. But making “Cathedral,” a graphic novel with an accompanying original album out Friday, was truly a family affair.
Films from Ron Murphy, Marie Clements programmed at TIFF
August 04, 2026 - 11:34 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival is adding a handful of Canadian movies to its main program, including "Back in Black" starring Christopher Walken.
Bono, Eddie Vedder among mourners at the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
August 04, 2026 - 9:53 AM

DUBLIN (AP) — Hundreds of mourners including Irish musicians and entertainers filled a Dublin cathedral on Tuesday for the funeral of Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died in a motorcycle crash last week at the age of 56.
Simu Liu says the path to a 'Shang-Chi' sequel 'feels clearer than it's ever been'
August 04, 2026 - 9:17 AM

After years of waiting, Simu Liu says he's more optimistic than ever that a "Shang-Chi" sequel is finally on the horizon.
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
August 03, 2026 - 8:30 PM

LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Entertainment News

Strong film slate, FIFA screenings help boost Cineplex's Q2 results

Blues 'enthusiast' Morgan Freeman's album covers 100 years of the genre

Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan

Whitney Houston's new No. 1s album, first-ever Barbie, Clive Davis and more: A Q&A with Pat Houston

John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into 'Cathedral' graphic novel and album

Films from Ron Murphy, Marie Clements programmed at TIFF

Bono, Eddie Vedder among mourners at the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard

Simu Liu says the path to a 'Shang-Chi' sequel 'feels clearer than it's ever been'

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

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